Serif Normal Lilev 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial design, headlines, pull quotes, classic, editorial, formal, literary, refined, editorial tone, classic readability, premium finish, traditional voice, bracketed serifs, crisp serifs, vertical stress, ball terminals, sharp joins.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical axis. The capitals feel stately and compact, with sharp triangular apexes and clean, tapering terminals. Lowercase forms show a sturdy, readable skeleton with distinctly tapered joins, a two-storey “g,” and occasional ball/teardrop terminals (notably on “a” and “y”), giving the design a slightly calligraphic finish without becoming ornate. Numerals are lining-style in appearance, with clear stroke contrast and a traditional, print-oriented rhythm.
This font works well for book and magazine typography, especially where a traditional serif voice is desired. It’s particularly effective in headlines, decks, and pull quotes where the contrast and sharp serifs can read as premium and authoritative, while still remaining suitable for extended reading in comfortable sizes and settings.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—polished, authoritative, and suited to traditional publishing aesthetics. Its contrast and sharp detailing project formality and refinement, with a subtle literary flair from the tapered terminals and small ball details.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, publication-ready serif voice with elevated contrast and precise finishing. It balances readability with a refined, print-classic character, aiming for an authoritative tone that feels at home in editorial contexts.
In text, the design maintains a steady color while preserving noticeable stroke modulation, which adds elegance at larger sizes. The letterforms lean toward conventional proportions and spacing, with crisp corners and clean counters that keep the style feeling composed rather than decorative.